A woman killed in an attack in Beverley Road has been described as a "loving and caring" person who "would not hurt anyone".

Police have launched a murder investigation following the death, which happened close to the junction with Beresford Close on Thursday night.

As of Friday night, three people remained in custody, with a large police cordon surrounding a number of properties still in place.

Friends have named the victim as Joanne Hemingway, who lived in the block police have closed off. It is believed she was attacked close to her apartment, but died of her injuries later that evening in Hull Royal Infirmary.

A friend of Ms Hemingway's, who did not want to be named, said she was in shock at her death.

She said: “Joanne was a lovely, caring lady who always thought of others.

"She was quiet and kept herself to herself.”

Bouquets of flowers paying remembrance to Joanne Hemingway

Forensic teams continued their searches into two properties in Beverley Road on Friday, while two police officers could be seen going through the undergrowth at a tenfoot behind the flats.

Her friend told how people desperately tried to save Joanne after the attack.

"Joanne was a lovely lady and would just do anything for anyone," her friend said.

"One of our friends was there with her at the time of it happening. I've spoken with my friend and she's very shocked and in a state. She tried to save her.